In short: Harajuku refers to the area stretching from Harajuku Station located next to Meiji Shrine to the neighborhood surrounding Meiji-dori. Strangely enough, while the station has “Harajuku” in its name, there’s no actual address that uses “Harajuku.” What people generally call Harajuku...
Highlights include Yoyogi Park and Meiji Shrine. Yoyogi Park Park Photo: Shinjiro, CC BY 3.0. Yoyogi Park is a park in Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan. It is located adjacent to Harajuku Station and Meiji Shrine in Yoyogikamizonochō. The park is a popular Tokyo destination, especially on Sundays ...
Referred to asTokyo's Champs-Elysees, Omotesando is a one kilometer long, tree lined avenue, serving as the main approach toMeiji Shrine. Numerous stores, boutiques, cafes andrestaurants, including several leading fashion brand shops, stand along the avenue. This area generally caters to an older...
The Meiji-jingumae Station is conveniently located, making it easy to hop on and off the subway. Consider purchasing a Suica card or Pasmo card for seamless travel on public transport throughout Tokyo. When it comes to timing, weekdays are generally less crowded than weekends, allowing ...
Adding to branches in Shibuya and Ikebukuro that opened in 2015,MoCHA Harajukuopened on the fourth floor of a building in front of JR Harajuku Station on March 9th, offering a nice view over the greenery of Meiji Shrine and the top of the Omotesando boulevard. ...
At the southern end of the station, on Omotesando Street, we can find the main entrance, next to the access to the Meiji-Jingumae station of the Tokyo Metro line. From Takeshita Street, we can also access, through a smaller entrance, the central platform. ...
Togo Shrine Directions:5-minute walkfrom Harajuku Station Address: 1 Chome-5-3 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan Opening Hours: Daily 6am to 6pm 9. Jingu Bridge Annoyed street performer Jingu Bridge(“Shrine Bridge) is a small bridge located near the entrance of Meiji Shrine. ...
Meiji Jingu Courtyard Meiji Jingu Temple Rooftops Exit Strategy Standing in the middle of the shrine’s courtyard, you can see that multiple paths converge on this spot. Instead of going back the way we came, we head down on of the other paths to see where it takes us. ...
Tokyo’s public transportation system is efficient and easy to navigate. The JR Yamanote Line stops atHarajuku Station, making it convenient for travelers staying in different parts of the city. For those using the Tokyo Metro, the nearest stop is Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Chiyoda...